Salmon Burger served with Fried Onion

I got this recipe from a magazine in Spain last summer. We tried it and it is now a must every other week :) The result was a simply, delicious, succulent burger that was clearly out of the norm. So easy to prepare and unfortunately so fast to disappear from our plates :) We used the freshest salmon fillets that we could find, which here in Britain is not that hard to find as Scottish salmon is absolutely wonderful. If cannot find fresh you can still use frozen salmon fillets, you will still obtain good results. If you do not like gherkins you can use 1 tablespoon capers instead. The secret is not to overcook the salmon as it tends to dry out. We served it with a side of wild rocket leaves, to add some crunch!! So give it a go...you will certainly do it again...for 4 salmon burgers you will need...

• 4 burger buns
• 250g fresh salmon fillet
• 2 gherkins, finely chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 onion, sliced & fried in olive oil
• Olive oil
• Mayonnaise
• Salt, to taste
• Wild rocket leaves, to serve

Method

1. Make sure the salmon fillet is cleaned from all bones and mince with a knife.
2. Put the salmon mince in a bowl, add the chopped gherkins (or chopped capers), salt, lemon juice and mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into 4 patties and in a frying pan on low heat fry in olive oil until brown on both sides. Make sure they are on low heat so they do not dry out.
4. Split the buns in half and toast slightly under a grill.
5. To prepare you juicy salmon burger, put a dollop of mayo, a salmon burger, some fried onion. Serve warm!

Enjoy!!

R&A